Chapter 1: Third

1. What is being discussed in the dialogue at the beginning of the chapter?

2. Discuss the significance of Ender’s monitor.

3. Discuss the problems Ender faces as a “third.”

4. Write three passages describing Ender’s intelligence.

5. How old is Ender? Are his actions appropriate to his age?

6. Describe the fight with Stilson.


Chapter 2: Peter

7. What is being discussed in the dialogue at the beginning of the chapter?

8. Describe Peter. How does he feel about Ender? Be thorough in your answer, as this will change over the course of the chapter.

9. “Buggers” is the word used to refer to the aliens that have attacked the earth on two previous occasions. Describe the buggers as you understand them from this chapter.

10. What are the two dangerous moods that Ender always looks for in Peter? What did they always result in?

11. What do you think of Ender’s brother after chapter 2?